Words that rhyme with ceiling

Ceiling is a 2-syllable word with 170 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are failing, annealing, appealing. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of ceiling

noun
  1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling"
  2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
  3. an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices"

Examples of "ceiling" in lyrics

See how ceiling is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "We got the roof back skylines the ceiling"
    The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That
  • "You know I dealt the, on impact, shots hit the ceiling"
    Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts
  • "I seen them dead on the floor with the blood's keated to the ceiling"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — All Star Chuck Taylors

What do these rhymes mean?

annealing
hardening something by heat treatment
appealing
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
babbling
gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
brambling
Eurasian finch
failing
below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades" a flaw or weak point

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "ceiling" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like failing, annealing, appealing create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "ceiling" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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